Randy Moss Health Issues
Prayers for a GOAT!
Hard to believe Randy is 47 now, sniffing 50.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he's dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.
The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram from the set of "Sunday NFL Countdown" show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork done, without specifying for any particular illness.
"I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put their blessing hands on me and my family through these hard times. People were talking about my eyes last week," Moss said before putting on a pair of sunglasses. "I'm battling something, man, and it's something internal, your boy is going to get through it. I got a great team of doctors and got a great family around me."
Moss played 14 seasons for the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, Titans and 49ers. He ranks second to Jerry Rice with 156 touchdown catches and had 982 catches for 15,292 yards.
Moss was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He was joined in the video by ESPN colleagues Rex Ryan, a former coach, and Alex Smith, a retired quarterback.
Source: ESPN
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StickierBuns wrote:
His eyes were yellow a week or so ago so its jaundice related....obviously he was still working so hard to say what it is.
I heard the jaundice too...Would be organ related.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Prayers up for Randy, really hope he gets healthy.
#Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell starts his Wednesday news conference wishing Randy Moss well.
— Jeff Wald (@JeffWaldFox9) December 4, 2024
“We love Randy. We want to let him know we’re here for him.” @FOX9 pic.twitter.com/cyW1fTU7LO
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NFL legend Randy Moss to take extended leave from ESPN role amid health issue
NFL legend Randy Moss is set to take some time away from his punditry work on ESPN, the network announced on Friday, due to an unknown health issue.
In a statement on X, ESPN said the former wide receiver would step away from his role on “Sunday NFL Countdown” for an “extended time” in order “to focus on a personal health challenge.”
“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating ‘Countdown’ with his insight and passion,” the network said in its statement.
“He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”
On Sunday, Moss had posted two videos on Instagram to explain why he wore tinted sunglasses during television appearances in recent weeks.
He then addressed the issue at the top of ESPN’s coverage of “Sunday NFL Countdown.”
“I just wanted to share something with you all,” the 47-year-old said.
“I put a post up maybe a few minutes ago on Instagram just telling people – you were talking about my eyes last week – and I just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally.
“I have some great doctors around me. I couldn’t miss the show, I wanted to be here with you guys.”
The analyst appeared to be in high spirits as he joked with colleagues on the show, saying he felt “great.”
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Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
I don't blame Thaddeus for being pissed. It was pretty gross by Larry Fitzgerald Sr. to tweet this. It should be up to Randy to reveal what he wants to reveal. Wishing Randy and family all the best
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
old men should not have access to post on social media - read only rights.
Thats a big sin imo, shameful.
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Randy Moss went on to thank the many doctors involved in helping him beat cancer: https://t.co/LMPWa9ys8g pic.twitter.com/cKZHhzzdZD
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) December 13, 2024
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
He had surgery. They found Cancer in his bile duct beyween the the liver and pancreas. They must feel like they got it all if he's claiming victory.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/randy-moss-cancer-survivor/
badgervike wrote:
He had surgery. They found Cancer in his bile duct beyween the the liver and pancreas. They must feel like they got it all if he's claiming victory. https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/randy-moss-cancer-survivor/
I hope they did.
But I'm not sure what the real story is (or isn't?)
The local CBS tv crew said this evening that it was pancreatic cancer and that he will be beginning therapy soon.
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Whatever the story is, it's his story to tell. Sending positive and healing vibes to Randy Moss and his family
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
Love this. Thielen rocking the old-school #Vikings Randy Moss jersey https://t.co/GmKpblKZZn
— Andy Mac (@ItsAndyMac_) December 15, 2024
1VikesFan wrote:
Randy sounding upbeat after his procedure. So happy things are going well. Wishing Randy the best going forward.
I think if the doctor thinks they got all the cancer and they feel the chance of reoccurrence is minimal they will say the patient no longer has cancer and is cancer free. I know someone close to me who had it, and they reiterated that point. Let's hope that's the case with Randy.
A lot of If's to follow:
If Randy has Pancreatic cancer, and if it is considered a later staged, the 5 year survival rate is in the very low teens (around 11%). But I had a friend who survived relatively healthy up until the end for almost a decade.
minny65 wrote:
A lot of If's to follow:If Randy has Pancreatic cancer, and if it is considered a later staged, the 5 year survival rate is in the very low teens (around 11%). But I had a friend who survived relatively healthy up until the end for almost a decade.
Ive been under the care of an Oncologist myself. One of the first things they say is how quickly something is caught (or isnt) is so important.
If its Pancreatic Cancer, the re-occurance rate is 60-65%. But they havent came right out and called it pancreatic cancer. It's a little nebulous.
I am sure this whole thing has rocked his world and his families too...Just wish him the very best.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
purplefaithful wrote:
Ive been under the care of an Oncologist myself. One of the first things they say is how quickly something is caught (or isnt) is so important.
If its Pancreatic Cancer, the re-occurance rate is 60-65%. But they havent came right out and called it pancreatic cancer. It's a little nebulous.
I am sure this whole thing has rocked his world and his families too...Just wish him the very best.
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery.
In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support.
Moss said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver. He said he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a 6-hour procedure about a week ago to remove the cancer. He said he was hospitalized for six days and released on Friday.
The surgery was a Whipple procedure, Moss said. The operation involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct, according to the Mayo Clinic.
“I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was,” Moss said.
Moss said he will undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
This was such a cool moment
Jake Reed and Cris Carter supporting their Vikings teammate. pic.twitter.com/qO0oPHhBFS
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 17, 2024
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is continuing to "Moss cancer." The NFL legend is expected to return to his full-time roll on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, after missing two months due to a cancer diagnosis last season, confirmed by The Athletic.
Last year, Moss revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer found outside his bile duct between his pancreas and liver. He announced in December that he underwent a successful surgery and received chemotherapy and radiation.
Moss needed to focus on his recovery, so he was unable to appear on Sunday NFL Countdown for some time last season, but made a special return for their Super Bowl edition of the show. Now the 48-year-old is ready to be back with the team for the 2025 NFL season.
"Randy's return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community — and knowing he will resume his full Sunday NFL Countdown schedule, beginning in Week 1, has been the highlight of the offseason," ESPN said in a statement.
This is his 10th year with the network.
Moss had a storied NFL career as one of the greatest receivers of all time. He played with the Minnesota Vikings, Raiders, who were in Oakland at the time, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time NFL receiving touchdowns leader and has NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and NFL Comeback of the Year on his resume.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/hall-of-famer-randy-moss-set-to-return-to-nfl-television-gig-after-missing-time-due-to-cancer-treatment/
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